Marley and Me by John Grogan

What a touching story.  I really want a dog now   I cried through the last 4 chapters.  Make sure there are tissues handy.  I laughed, I cried, I gasped… really, it’s one of the most touching stories I’ve read in a long time and I encourage anyone who would like a pet to [...]

Gluttons for Punishment

DH and I must be gluttons for punishment.  Our Roths have lost 40 and 45% respectively this year and we are still investing.  But with some of our favorite blue chips at such low prices… increasing our investments seems an irresistible prospect.  Let’s continue to hope that they do in fact bounce back with a [...]

10 Frugal Christmas Gifts for 2009

Oops- you mean 2008 right?  This is the 2008 holiday season.  No, I’m looking ahead to the holidays for 2009 which is how DH and I are enjoying yet another “free” holiday season!  We paid for Christmas 2008 last year and will enjoy the fruits of our January labors all month long!
I received an email [...]

Happy Thanksgiving

UPDATE: Fall Cash Campaign

DH and I had hoped to raise $1000 in extra cash to invest in the stock market this winter by downsizing and getting rid of stuff we were no longer using this fall.
Currently we’ve raised $300 cash which is disappointing since the big ticket items went for lowest prices possible.  Smaller items are headed to a yard [...]

DINK-Friendly family movies for the holidays

WHAT??? 
Yes, DH and I have happily prescreened a variety of family films this past month and whole heartedly recommend the following films for DINK viewing this holiday season.  Whether you’re mentoring a youth, babysitting for family or friends, or just wondering whether the young crowds present at these films will be worth the trouble, rest assured, [...]

Starbucks Gingersnap Latte

warms my heart and soul

For anyone who is curious, this drink is slightly different than the Gingerbread Latte they previously served but just as tasty and wonderful.  DH and I enjoyed these on our weekly date this week.  Ah, the holiday season is here!

Windfall Wednesday

Well, not every Wednesday will be windfall Wednesday in case some of you were hoping I’d hit some sort of jackpot and planned to do a continuing series… but DH and I are rejoicing today because 3 things have happened this Wed. that have improved our financial situation and we will be financially richer for all of them.  We [...]

Abundance Project- $51,200

Sorry, I’m still in vacation mode as we just got back from here:

 
 
What I’d do with the money:
Do a world cruise with my husband.  In 3-4 months time we could visit cities on every continent and have money to spare for activities and snacks in several places.  One of our marriage goals is to visit every [...]

One Month to Live: No REGRETS

DH and I enjoyed a long, romantic vacation for two.
 
I spent a great deal of time relaxing, taking extra naps, lounging about with books…and sometimes, I just sat around and accomplished nothing at all while looking out at the beautiful world around me grateful for the beauty of oceans, forests, and an occasional rainbow.  I [...]